This healthy Buffalo chicken shepherd’s pie is crowned with a mixture of mashed potatoes, cauliflower, and blue cheese for loads of traditional Buffalo flavor in every bite.
I have a pretty serious obsession with Buffalo chicken. I’d never turn down some good, old-fashioned chicken wings, but I also love incorporating that classic flavor into other recipes – from buffalo chicken meatball subs to baked buffalo chicken taquitos. I even have a whole Pinterest board dedicated to all things Buffalo!
Earlier this year, I was sitting on the couch watching TV when the idea of a Buffalo chicken shepherd’s pie topped with blue cheese mashed potatoes popped into my head. And once it got in there, I couldn’t get it out!
I’ve been waiting for the perfect day to share it, and today – Pi Day – is that day. Because Buffalo Chicken > Pie > Math. Right?
This Buffalo chicken shepherd’s pie is such a fun twist on traditional shepherd’s pie! The filing is made with ground chicken breast, carrot, and celery that’s cooked with a generous splash of Buffalo sauce. The Buffalo flavor isn’t overbearing and the pie isn’t too spicy, so it’s a hit with kids and adults alike. (If you want it to be spicier, you can serve additional Buffalo sauce at the table.)
The filling is topped with potatoes mashed with cauliflower and blue cheese. The cauliflower is a sneaky way of adding another vegetable to the shepherd’s pie, but I also love the flavor that it gives the potatoes.
Buffalo chicken + carrots + celery + blue cheese = one super delicious Buffalo chicken shepherd’s pie!
For a gluten free version of this shepherd's pie, use brown rice flour!
Buffalo Chicken Shepherd's Pie
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Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
How fun is this!? Buffalo chicken dip is always a party favorite, great idea to turn it into a meal.
Renée ♥ The Good Hearted Woman says
Shepherd’s Pie is one of our Favorite meals, and I love this unique take on it! So much delicious wrapped up in a pan of comfort!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
I could eat buffalo chicken everyday of the week. This take on it looks fabulous!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
Now this is my kind of shepherd’s pie! Love that you made it lighter and gave it that yummy buffalo flavor!